Troopy clutch
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 08, 2016 at 20:47
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The Rambler( W.A.)
I have a 2001 LandCruiser troopy doing 310000km and so far have not had any signs of clutch slippage or other problems.I have had this vehicle from new and it has been around Aus and Tasmania as
well of many hunting trips up north towing a camper trailer.My question is should I replace the clutch before going on my next trip(July) as most of the time I am in remote
places only own or should Iwaittillthere are signs of clutch wear.Also approx what is the cost of replacing with a heavy duty clutch?
Reply By: Athol W1 - Tuesday, Mar 08, 2016 at 20:59
Tuesday, Mar 08, 2016 at 20:59
The Rambler.
It all depends on how confident that you are going into remote
places with a vehicle where the clutch could be close to failure, as at 310K its life would be getting towards the end. It could be good insurance to have it replaced with a good quality unit, and make sure that the flywheel is machined or replaced at the same time.
Unfortunately there is no reliable way to tell how much life remains in a clutch without removing it from the vehicle, and once removed it would not be advisable to refit the old unit regardless of how good it appears to be.
Regards
Athol
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Reply By: Ron N - Wednesday, Mar 09, 2016 at 00:00
Wednesday, Mar 09, 2016 at 00:00
Rambler - You can get a good idea of the amount of life left in a clutch by pressing on the clutch pedal slowly whilst driving, and see how far the pedal travels downwards before the clutch starts to slip.
If the pedal only moves a short distance after clutch disengaging pressure is felt, before the clutch starts to slip, then there's little life left in the clutch.
If the clutch pedal travels 30-40mm before the clutch disengages, then there's some life left in the clutch.
If you've got 310,000kms out of a clutch plate, then you've done very
well - you've got your moneys worth! - and someone elses as
well!!
Clutch costs vary according to whether you want genuine or non-genuine, or whether you choose to fit a standard clutch or a heavy duty one.
New clutch assemblies come as a pack with a new pressure plate, a new clutch plate and a new clutch release bearing.
At one time, clutches were reconditioned and you could get a reconditioned pressure plate.
Clutch reconditioning has gone the way of the Dodo and the low cost base of Asian manufacturers, means new clutches are the only thing available today.
I would expect to pay around $400-450 for a clutch kit and probably twice that in labour to fit it and machine the flywheel face.
Estimated time to R&R clutch is 6 hrs 45 mins
There's a new one on Gumtree (in North Dandalup, W.A.) for $280.
Cheers, Ron.
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Follow Up By: pop2jocem - Wednesday, Mar 09, 2016 at 11:40
Wednesday, Mar 09, 2016 at 11:40
What Ron said. If still not sure, ask yourself the question, would you rather change out or have changed out, the clutch before you go remote, with the confidence that at least your clutch is unlikely the cause of grief. Or possibly incur the costs of a tow out of wherever and have to cough up the cost of replacement in a more "remote" location????
As said, you have already had your moneys worth out of the original. If you don't tow much more than a camper trailer, or maybe nothing at all, I would fit another genuine Toyota clutch unless you plan on getting rid of the vehicle in the not too distant future.
Cheers
Pop
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Reply By: Member - Alastair D (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 09, 2016 at 09:55
Wednesday, Mar 09, 2016 at 09:55
I recently sold my 1994 1hz troopy with 390k on it and the original clutch going
well. It does depend a lot on driving style and load how long the clutch lasts.
Be careful going for a cheap kit. You got a good run out of the original, make sure any replacement is good quality. I suggest asking on LCOOL and you will quickly get good info. The clutch is a fundamental link in the drivetrain and to use a cheap kit that is not proven is not wise. You are considering a change on the basis of reliability so go with one of the best.
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